OREGON STATE – 2014: Joel Skotte (pronounced Scott-EE) underwent surgery on his neck following the 2013 season and missed spring ball …has a redshirt season available. 2013: Joel began the season as the starting middle linebacker … played in 11 games, starting the first four games … recorded career-best seven tackles at Utah … named to Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention. 2012: Joel had extensive playing time on special teams … one of five true freshmen to play.

MOUNTAIN VIEW: A two-time team captain for Mountain View, Skotte helped lead the Cougars to the 2011 5A state championship making 89 tackles in 12-1 season … named 5A Defensive Player of the Year for state of Oregon as a senior … invited to 2012 Les Schwab all-star game … Rivals.com three-star athlete; rated the No. 30 inside linebacker in the country and No. 5 overall prospect in Oregon … Tacoma News Tribune Western Hot 100 member … Scout lists his strengths as tackling technique and speed … 162 tackles as a junior, earning second team all-state honors at linebacker … named league defensive player of the year as a junior … also played running back at Mountain View … played basketball and participates in track.

PERSONAL: Born August 4, 1994 in Portland, Ore. … son of Daniel Skotte and Nancy Garrett … has one brother, Dan, and one sister, Sarah … father, Daniel played center at Air Force … sister, Sarah, played soccer at Western Oregon University … brother, Dan, is an Oregon State graduate … student body vice president at Mountain View High … lists dirt biking, horses, shooting, and anything outdoors as interests outside of football … says his biggest athletic thrill to date as “winning the 2011 state championship” … majoring in animal sciences with an option in veterinary medicine.